Southern High School (Kentucky)

For schools of the same name, see Southern High School.
Southern High School

... where pride promotes performance ...
Address
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, Kentucky
United States
Coordinates 38°07′36″N 85°40′52″W / 38.12664°N 85.68121°W / 38.12664; -85.68121Coordinates: 38°07′36″N 85°40′52″W / 38.12664°N 85.68121°W / 38.12664; -85.68121
Information
Type Public secondary
Established 1951 First graduating class: 1952
Principal Bryce Hibbard
Grades 9–12
Color(s) Northwestern Purple and White
Mascot Trojan
Website jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us

Southern High School Magnet Career Academy (MCA) was built in 1951, and the first graduating class was in 1952. Its mission is to prepare students to be "productive members of a technologically advanced society."

Unlike many high schools, students eventually choose a "major," including business technology, telecommunications, machine tool and die technology and transportation technology.

Starting in the 2011/12 school year "Freshman Academy", which is devoted to help the freshman cope with the change of high school, was opened. Freshman do not have their own lunch. However, they have taken a part of the 3rd and 2nd floor to be used as "The Freshman Academy" Area. Also starting in the 2011/2012 school year with the new principal came a change known as "Southern 3.0 Upgrade", where they have become more involved and more rigorous with the learning.

Notable alumni

See also

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